Strong southeast winds affected New Jersey during the afternoon and early evening of the 2nd as the strong low pressure system continued to intensify as it moved closer to the area. As the low pressure system moved into the area, the intensification process was weakening and the proximity to the low itself caused winds to become lighter. Peak wind gusts averaged 45 to 50 mph. The combination of the winds and heavy rain made it easy to knock down shallow rooted trees, especially toward the coast. In central New Jersey, 17,000 homes and businesses lost power in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. Several poles were split in South Brunswick Township. Several roads were closed because of downed wires. Outages in Monmouth County were concentrated in Freehold Township. In Southern New Jersey, about 2,000 homes and businesses lost power.Peak wind gusts included 55 mph in Lumberton Township (Burlington County), 52 mph at the McGuire Air Force Base (Burlington County), 49 mph at the Atlantic City International Airport (Atlantic County), 47 mph in Belmar (Monmouth County), 43 mph in Millville (Cumberland County) and 40 mph in Sussex (Sussex County). The strong winds were caused by a low pressure system that moved from the southern Gulf Coast States toward the region on the morning of the 2nd. At 7 a.m. EST on the 2nd, it was a 996 millibar low pressure system in central Virginia. From Virginia it continued to move northeast and intensified and was a 992 millibar low pressure system near Washington, D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, a 987 millibar low pressure system near Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd and a 984 millibar low pressure system near Scranton, Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd.

Strong Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 43 MG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 48 MG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in WESTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 41 MG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in WESTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 41 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in WESTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 43 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in EASTERN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in EASTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 43 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 45 MG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 40 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in EASTERN OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 02-APR-05 15:00:00 to 02-APR-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 43 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC